Question

Why is the Mayflower Compact significant?(1 point) Responses It was the first written document that did not recognize citizens' rights
It was the first written government document NOT created by the colonists
It was the first written expression of citizens' rights by the colonists
It was first written document forbidding colonists from voting directly on laws

Answer 1

The Mayflower Compact is significant because **it was the first written expression of citizens' rights by the colonists.** This document established a framework for self-governance and was a foundational step toward the development of democratic principles in America.